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PlayStation 5 Free-to-Play Games Unveiled for January 2025

by Nathan Jan 27,2025

This article is part of a comprehensive guide to the PlayStation 5.

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The Best PlayStation 5 Games The Best Console Exclusives on the PS5 The Best Single-Player Games on the PS5 The Best Open-World Games on the PS5 The Best Adventure Games on the PS5 The Best RPGs on the PS5 The Best JRPGs on the PS5 The Best Platformers on the PS5 The Best FPS Games on the PS5 The Best Horror Games on the PS5 The Best Fighting Games on the PS5 The Best Racing Games on the PS5 The Best Soulslikes on the PS5 The Best Rhythm Games on the PS5 The Best Twin Stick Shooters on the PS5 The Best Local Co-Op Games on the PS5 The Best Online Multiplayer Games on the PS5 The Best Free-to-Play Games on the PS5 The Best Battle Royale Games on the PS5 The Best Co-Op Third-Person Shooters on the PS5 The Best Indie Games on the PS5 The Best Kids Games on the PS5 The Best M-Rated Games on the PS5 The Best-Looking Games on the PS5 The Best 4K 60 FPS Games on the PS5 The Best PS5 Accessories in 2023 The Best PS5 SSDs in 2023 Must-Play PS5 Games The Best PSVR 2 Games The Best Games on the PSVR 2 (Sitting Down) The Best Games on the PSVR 2 (Standing Up) The Most Immersive Games on the PSVR 2 The Best PSVR 2 Accessories in 2025 PSVR 2: Prescription Lens Inserts Guide Must-Play PSVR 2 Games

The PlayStation 5 boasts a compelling selection of free-to-play games, a category that has significantly evolved in recent years. Driven by the success of titles like Fortnite and Genshin Impact, many developers are embracing the free-to-play model.

Top-tier free-to-play games offer potentially months of engaging gameplay at no cost. Some even rival the visual quality and gameplay of paid titles. Even if those are exceptions, many free games are ideal for shorter play sessions. This list highlights some of the best free PS5 games available.

Note that some popular PS4 titles, playable on the PS5, are included. Rankings generally reflect game quality, with newer releases initially appearing higher on the list.

Updated January 5, 2024, by Mark Sammut: While primarily relevant to a subset of PS5 users, the PS Store offers a range of excellent PS VR2 games. Free experiences are less common, but a notable exception emerged in November 2024. See the link below for details on this free PS VR2 game.